2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Ford Edge | 2018 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 787 | 347 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 632 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 15,577 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 424 | 176 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 170 | 3 |
| Power Train | 77 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 20 |
| Structure | 20 | 12 |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 310 | 18 |
| Overheating | 177 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 169 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 47 | 0 |
| Stalling | 43 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 0 |
2018 Ford Edge
2018 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.